Budgeting

Need an easy way to track your budget? This monthly budget printable will allow you to keep track of your budget and record your income/expenses relative to your budget. Home Management Binder I love my home management binder! It’s a great way to keep all the...

Budgeting, in my humble opinion, is the anchor behind any successful financial plan. If you want to get your money in order, save more, owe less or pay cash for something big, start with by creating a budget. A budget helps you with your finances because it helps you...

Having a hard time getting your budget to work? Are you finding that each month you exceed your budget? Budgeting problems is the number one concern of my readers, so you’re not alone. You’ve probably tried different ways to track your budget, from paper...

Budgets are incredibly useful, but it’s important to remember that while they look great on paper, they don’t always go according to plan. Sometimes things remain in our control: you have to exercise rigorous discipline to buy only the essentials at the grocery store...

I had spent hours creating my budget categories and amounts in Mint. Then I added my accounts so all the transactions would be imported. I was eager to conquer this budgeting monster. The eagerness was short lived. Not even two weeks later, I found myself staring at...

They say you can’t teach an old dog new tricks, well I guess the same can go when it comes to saving money. The more you get used to having the money in your account and spending at will, the less likely you are to save and cut back on spending. If you are able to...

Are you one of the 8 out of 10 people expecting to get a tax refund this year? Did you know that the average tax refund is a healthy $2,800? Use your tax refund money wisely and get your finances on track! Note: This post includes affiliate links Use your...

Have you ever purchased an item and regretted it afterwards? Has being an impulse shopper kept you from gaining control of your budget? These four tips will help you learn how to control impulse shopping and get your budget back on track. 1. Cool Off When you have an...

Like most people, you probably wish for more money. What if I told you that more money was right in front of you? Not only could these money mistakes could be costing you big, they could be the reason you aren’t meeting your financial goals. Money Mistake...

You’ve gone through your bank statements and spending habits. You’ve vowed to cut costs. But are you making one of these mistakes with your budget? Trying to keep up with the Joneses Tropical vacations. New car. Professional family photos. These updates...